Applications
Setting the origin of the blade in the CNC lathe
Tool length measurement of small diameter tools in a compact milling machine
Tool length measurement on machining centers
Thermal displacement compensation on machining centers
Tool setters are ON/OFF high-precision touch sensors used for positioning cutting tools and nozzles.
Tool condition (length and chips) is monitored to prevent machining defects due to wear and thermal displacement.
※METROL tool setters are best-selling products with over 500,000 units shipped globally in 74 countries.
Tool setters are ON/OFF high-precision touch sensors used for positioning cutting tools and nozzles.
Tool condition (length and chips) is monitored to prevent machining defects due to wear and thermal displacement.
※METROL tool setters are best-selling products with over 500,000 units shipped globally in 74 countries.
Tool Setter (small type)
for CNC Machining Centers
| Repeatability | 0.001mm (Recommended operating speed of 50-200mm/min) |
|---|---|
| Contact diameter | Φ20 |
| (Over travel signal) Output mode | NC (Normally closed） About 2.5mm from skip signal |
φ20 Contact Type
High-precision Tool Setter
| Repeatability | 0.001mm (Recommended operating speed of 50-200mm/min) |
|---|---|
| Contact diameter | Φ20 / Φ40 / Φ60 |
| (Over travel signal) Output mode | NC (Normally closed） About 6mm from skip signal |
Tool Setters for Small Machining Centers and Milling Machines
| Repeatability | 0.0005mm (Recommended operating speed of 50-200mm/min) |
|---|---|
| Contact diameter | Φ10 |
| (Over travel signal) Output mode | NC (Normally closed） About 2.5mm from skip signal |
Tool Setter for CNC Lathes
| Repeatability | 0.001mm (Recommended operating speed of 50-200mm/min) |
|---|---|
| Contact diameter | Φ5 |
| Over travel Signal | 0 |
Tool Setter for CNC Lathes
| Repeatability | 0.002mm（2σ）(Recommended operating speed of 50-200mm/min) |
|---|---|
| Contact diameter | □7×5 |
| Over travel Signal | 0 |
Horizontal Installation Type
| Repeatability | 0.001ｍｍ (Recommended operating speed of 50-200mm/min) |
|---|---|
| Contact diameter | Φ20 |
| (Over travel signal) Output mode | NC (Normally closed） About 2.5mm from skip signal |
Drill Bit Breakage Detection Sensor
| Repeatability | |
|---|---|
| Contact diameter | Thickness: φ1.5 Needle |
| (Over travel signal) Output mode | Please check the Catalog and Manual. |
Setting the origin of the blade in the CNC lathe
Tool length measurement of small diameter tools in a compact milling machine
Tool length measurement on machining centers
Thermal displacement compensation on machining centers
| Series | Apprications | machineries | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool length measurement Tool originating |
Checking blade breakage | Tool diameter mesurement | positioning nozzles | Vertical machining center | Horizontal machining center | Compact milling machines | CNC Lathes | other machineries | |
| Tool Setter for CNC Machining centers [T24・T20 Series] | ++ | ++ | + | ++ | ++ | ++ | + | ++ | Please contact us |
| Small Type Tool Setter for CNC Machining centers [TM26D] | ++ | ++ | – | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
| Tool Setters for Small Milling Machines [P21] | ++ | ++ | – | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
| Tool Setter for CNC Lathes [H4A] | ++ | ++ | + | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
| Tool Setter for CNC Lathes [H4E] | ++ | ++ | – | ++ | + | + | + | ++ | |
| Tool Setters for horizontal machining centers [T26K] | ++ | ++ | – | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++ | |
| Drill Bit Breakage Detection Sensor [DFM3] | – | ++ | – | – | ++ | ++ | + | ++ | |
Reason 01:
Due to coolant splashing and mist inside the machine tool, non-contact sensors may malfunction in some cases.
The tool setter detects the position of the tool by directly touching its leading edge with the contact-surface, thus ensuring consistent, highly accurate detection with a repeatability of 1 micron.
Reason 02:
METROL offers a depth of customization options to optimize the tool setter for your operating conditions.
Various contact-surface sizes, measurement direction modifications according to approach direction, detachable contact-surface for cost reduction, lapped finishes and contact shapes are some of the many available options.
This is the unique service offered by a company who has continuously developed and evolved tool setters.
Reason 03:
METROL tool setters are equipped with an overtravel signal.
This avoids the risk of damaging the sensor or the equipment spindle in the unlikely event that the tool is pushed too far into the sensor.
Reason 04:
Built-in bearings designed for high precision enable high-speed tool length measurement. This reduces measurement time, allowing measurement without breaking even the finest 0.2 mm dia. tools.
Reason 05:
Excellent durability, having passed rigorous coolant immersion tests and durability tests on actual machining center equipment. It is designed for highly accurate detection even in environments where chips and coolant are scattered.
Because the tool length varies due to thermal displacement and friction, it is necessary to measure the tool before machining starts to determine the machining origin.
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